Politics
Alister Jack says Brexit presents a “historic opportunity” for Scotland
Alister Jack offers a "brighter vision" of Scotland's future outside the EU, rather than the "narrow" one "angry nationalism can offer".
Politicians assemble: Corbyn calls on opposition MPs to block no-deal Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn invites party leaders and senior backbenchers from across Parliament to meet to discuss all tactics available to prevent No Deal.
‘Borrowing yet more money to fund their failed programme of tax cuts’ UK budget surplus misses forecasts
The Government posted a £1.3 billion surplus in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Netherlands plan Brexit beach party to mark Britain’s departure
The party will involve "sitting in a deck chair with Dutch chips, French wine and German beer, watching Britain as it closes itself off."
Trump cancels state visit to Denmark after it refuses to sell Greenland
The president was scheduled to visit on 2 September, at the invitation of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II.
Britain to ramp up Brexit preparations – by shunning all EU diplomatic meetings
Officials will now only attend European Union meetings where the UK has a “significant national interest”.
Brexit Secretary’s repeal of the European Communities Act ‘misguided’ claims professor
Professor Mark Elliot rubbishes Stephen Barclay's assertion that the repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 is a “landmark moment”.
Corbyn: Freedom of movement restrictions could lead to ‘Windrush on steroids’
The Labour leader urged the Home Office not to impose restrictions on EU nationals living in the UK, and criticised Home Secretary Priti Patel, saying she had adopted a “ludicrous position”.
EU rebuffs Boris Johnson for ‘not offering realistic alternative’ to Irish backstop
The Prime Minister had set out his demands in a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk.